Flip phones are weirdly nostalgic — all the cool kids had them. Our phones have evolved way past the early 2000s days, and today’s flip phones are both smarter and sleeker. If you’ve been thinking of treating yourself to one, Best Buy’s Techtober event, along with Amazon’s Prime Day sale, makes this the perfect time to upgrade.
The latest Motorola Razr Ultra — our favorite flip phone of the year — is now $315 off at Best Buy, priced at $985. This is the lowest price we have seen this unlocked version ever go for, and the discount applies to all colors.
This smartphone earned a CNET review score of 8.3/10, after being inspected in detail by our expert phone reviewer, Patrick Holland. According to him, it’s a big step up from older Razr models, especially those that are a few generations old. His only real complaint was the $1,300 price, which this deal takes care of.
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The 7-inch main display delivers stunning Super HD resolution (2,992×1,224), paired with a 165Hz refresh rate that keeps everything running smooth. But the main highlight is the bright 4-inch cover screen that can be used for anything, including apps and even games. The overall design is quite sturdy, and the phone features an IP48 rating for water and dust resistance. There’s a trio of lenses with 50-megapixel sensors for crisp pictures. You also get a whopping 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage in this model. Add over 36 hours of battery life, and you’ve got yourself a reliable companion that won’t tap out halfway through your day.
There are a few other models on sale as well:
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Why this deal matters
The Motorola Razr Ultra is one of the best flip phones out there, but at its regular price of $1,300, it’s not exactly cheap. This deal brings it down to $985, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. It probably won’t stick around for long, so we recommend acting fast to grab one.
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